# Issue Review Guidelines

## Before You Start

Read the [Issue Etiquette](https://www.drupal.org/docs/develop/issues/issue-procedures-and-etiquette/issue-etiquette) page to get into a constructive mindset. Review the issue summary and recent comments to understand context.

## Quick Review Checklist

### Issue Summary
Verify all required sections are complete. See [Issue Summary Field](https://www.drupal.org/docs/develop/issues/fields-and-other-parts-of-an-issue/issue-summary-field) for details.

### Scope
Changes must address **only** the stated issue. Read [Issue Scope Guidelines](https://www.drupal.org/docs/develop/issues/issue-procedures-and-etiquette/core-scope).

### AI Usage
Verify the appropriate AI usage checkbox is marked if applicable.

## Full Review Guide

For complete step-by-step instructions, see:

- [Review a merge request](https://www.drupal.org/community/contributor-guide/task/review-a-merge-request) (comprehensive guide)
- [Maintainer response templates](https://www.drupal.org/docs/develop/issues/issue-procedures-and-etiquette/templates-for-comments/maintainer-responses) (common scenarios)

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## Review Comment Template

```
Thanks @contributor! [specific positive feedback]

I reviewed:
- [ ] Issue summary completeness
- [ ] Scope (no scope creep)
- [ ] Documentation (if applicable)
- [ ] Coding standards
- [ ] Manual testing: [describe what you tested]

[Findings or approval - be specific with line numbers/examples]

Next steps: [actionable items if Needs Work]
```

**Structure:** Always use three parts:

1. **Thank** - Acknowledge what was done well
2. **Document your review** - List exactly what you checked
3. **Provide feedback** - Specific issues or approval with next steps

**Set status appropriately:**

- **Needs Work** - Issues found
- **Needs Review** - Partial review or changes made
- **RTBC** - Complete review, everything passes